H.R. 1567 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Citizenship Reform Act of 2003
H.R. 1567 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Apr 2, 2003, sponsored by Nathan Deal with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 2, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Immigration
What it does
Citizenship Reform Act of 2003 - Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit automatic citizenship at birth to a child born in the United States who: (1) was born in wedlock to a parent either of whom is a U.S. citizen or national, or is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence who maintains such residence; or (2) was born out of wedlock to a mother who is a U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nathan Deal (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 29 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (May 5, 2003)
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- H.R. 2655: To amend and extend the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998.
- H.R. 152: Immigration Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 603: To provide for adjustment of immigration status for certain aliens granted temporary protected…
- S. 783: A bill to expedite the granting of posthumous citizenship to members of the United States Armed…
- H.R. 1275: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to change the requirements for naturalization to…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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